Chapter 136 - 131 Rescue Mission (2/5)
Zhou Heng truly wanted to explode into action and kill this woman with a single sword strike, an opponent of the Initial Separation Realm’s cultivation level which he didn’t regard at all!
However, with Nangong Hong present, it was impossible for him to succeed, and moreover, such action would equate to rebelling against the Cold Blue Country, a trouble he didn’t want to engage in at the moment. Of course, if an opportunity arose, he wouldn’t mind quietly snuffing out this malicious woman’s life.
"The reason this mission is entrusted to you is naturally sensible!" Nangong Hong waved his hand, signaling Orchid Concubine not to interject, "The Liu Yue you need to rescue is a very important person to our sect!"
"The reason only you are to act is due to an unspoken rule among the nations, where any martial artist above the Land Cleaving Realm entering another country must report, or it will be seen as an invasion, sparking a war!"
That made some sense, otherwise, if other countries sent a few Open Heaven Realm experts to massacre their way through, then Cold Blue Country would be nearly finished. As for why such a regulation could hold binding power, it might have been set by Bright Moon Country, and no dynasty dared to disobey.
"The opposition doesn’t know Liu Yue’s identity, and Thousand Spirit City only has martial artists of the Initial Separation Realm, you should be able to complete the mission with ease!"
Nangong Hong waved his hand, saying, "Depart immediately, you must rescue Liu Yue, I have great rewards waiting! If you fail... you might as well bring your own heads to see me!"
This was a death order, success was the only option, failure was not permitted.
Exactly what was Liu Yue’s identity?
Whether willing or unwilling, Zhou Heng and his group had to pinch their noses and agree, as openly defying the order would mean betraying their country. Possessing the national Divine Artifact meant possessing the moral high ground, able to command the world!